As the Katuma River dries up fishing for catfish becomes much easier for water birds like these Marabou Stork.

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As the Katuma River dries up fishing for catfish becomes much easier for water birds like these Marabou Stork. Here several not only look for fish but also opportunities to steal catches from others

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Size: 5500px × 3667px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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